Author: Rob J

Earlier today the announcement from Chris Furr was made on Decyfer Down’s Facebook page that he would be stepping down from the band. See the announcement below: … Continued →

Amongst the Giants is a relatively newer band signed to Rockfest Records. The lineup includes Seventh Day Slumber drummer, Blaise Rojas, Brian Boyd, and Marco Pera. The three-piece has a really great, monstrous sound that walks the line of hard rock and metal. You can catch them on the Summer Rockfest tour this Summer with the likes of Seventh Day Slumber, Spoken, Random Hero, Zahna, and Gold, Frankincense, and Myrhh. Check out their lyric video for the song “Lost In Translation” and find them on social media to stay up to date on what these guys are up to.… Continued →

When it was announced that Jen Ledger would be releasing her debut solo ep, it filled many with a sense of excitement, rivaled only by an insatiable curiosity as to what we could expect from it. Would it be hard rock, similar in nature to her band Skillet? Pop? Electronic? Rock? The answer is yes…yes, it is. The Ledger EP, which drops this Friday, is a fairly diverse offering that has a little something for everyone. A common thread throughout the EP, is a distorted synth type sound, though there’s keys and drums that compliment it in all the right places.… Continued →

This Friday, April 13th, 2018, horror-punk band Grave Robber returns with their first album in 7 years, titled “Escaping the Grave”. How fitting is it for these guys to re-emerge after seven years of silence on a Friday the 13th? This release is an album that has been long awaited and anticipated by many, myself included. Over the past 7 years, the band has undergone a number of changes, such as band member changes as well as a number of challenges in various areas of their personal lives.… Continued →

In a really cryptic Facebook post, the word, “Reunion?” was posted on Inhale Exhale’s Facebook page. So…they puzzle us, we puzzle you. Obviously, only so much can be gleaned from one simple word, but nonetheless, it’s a fairly exciting thought, whether it be for a night, for a tour, or anywhere in between; at least to me. What would you guys think?… Continued →

K I D S (fka Kids in the Way) have released a new music video for the song “Electric Truth” on their Facebook page earlier tonight. Great song, great video! Check it out and leave your thoughts below!… Continued →

Sometimes it’s crazy to me to see how old some albums are, and this is definitely one of those instances. Hardly feels like it’s been 15 years, maybe because I still have this one in my listening repertoire on a semi-regular basis. So, after 15 years, how does this album hold up for you? Do you have any favorite tracks or memories from it? Here’s my favorite.… Continued →

The band Relent has released a music video for their song “Rise”. Who else is eager to hear more from these guys??… Continued →

T-Bone has released a new album “Broken English”, and if it’s up to par with this track, it’s gotta be amazing. Check out the video below for “Ain’t Ashamed” and drop your thoughts below.… Continued →

Once in a while, I’ll come across a band that slipped beneath my radar and wonder why I hadn’t heard of them sooner, wishing that I had. In the Verse is a perfect example of that. Hailing from WI, the 5-piece band brings a lot to the table for avid hard rock fans. The band is uncompromising in their message and is determined “to bring the message of Christ back into the lime-light with uncompromising, deep lyrical content while maintaining a rich musical experience.” And they certainly do.… Continued →

While I know we don’t cover a lot of what are referred to as “CCM” artists, I’ve never really considered Third Day such. They’ve always just been rock to me and were one of the bands I really got into in Christian music. I still love those guys, especially their albums up until around “Come Together” and maybe an album or two after. So, it’s with a heavy heart, I post about the band packing it in. Farewell guys and thanks for the great music over the years.… Continued →

Seventh Day Slumber has dropped a new lyric video for the track “Into the Fire”. The song is featured on the band’s 2017 album, “Found” and is about how God helps overcome depression. Great song, great message. Check it out and drop your thoughts below!… Continued →

Today marks 15 years since the release of Mae’s debut album, “Destination: Beautiful”. I personally didn’t find out about these guys until a little after “The Everglow” came out, but after I checked out “Destination: Beautiful” I couldn’t figure out which album I liked more; probably still don’t know, to be honest. What are some of your favorite tracks and memories from this album? 15 years…man, time really flies.… Continued →

We Were Once, from Fayetteville, NC have dropped a new single called “Phoenix”. If you’re a fan of Flyleaf, Fireflight, maybe with a dash of Paramore, don’t miss this. Drop your thoughts below!… Continued →

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You can now pre-order the new Underoath album “Erase Me” right here in a few different bundles. Check out the music video for new song “On My Teeth”, below. Thoughts on this new direction and controversial content? Album is out April 6th on Fearless Records. According to the band’s Facebook page (sort of), there is going to be new Underoath music coming our way tomorrow. Hit up their page and this link for more vague info. Unconfirmed sources have rumored the album, “Erase Me”, will be out on Fearless Records in the first week of April.… Continued →

If you haven’t had a listen to GFM yet, you’re truly missing out. The three sisters have an excellent hard rock sound that is really something. Check out their new music video for “Stuck In My Suicide” below.… Continued →

PAX217 was a favorite of mine years ago. Last year, they played with The O.C. Supertones at their last show and had it recorded for a live album. Today, PAX217 has been kind enough to make this album available FREE! However, if you were to pay certain amounts, you can get some bonus goodies, such as an unreleased demo track called “Weightless”, photos, and even the video from the show. Make sure you guys jump on this, it’s sure to be great. See the bands Facebook post below.… Continued →

This upcoming season of The Voice (starting 2/26 on NBC), you can catch and root for Jason Wilkes, formerly of High Flight Society and Disciple. Follow him there on on his Facebook page here. You can also find and download his new single “Stealing From Heaven” below and on his website as a free download.  … Continued →

Check out the new lyric video from As Earth Fades, for their track “The Great Falsehood”. Think a little For Today, a little Saving Grace, and mix in some The Agony Scene. I think if you are into alot of Facedown Records bands you’re going to be into this.… Continued →

Nashville, TN is known for a number of things, but the thing that tops the list is music. If you were to walk down Broadway, each restaurant and bar you pass has live music going on, all of it diverse. It’s on street corners as buskers play their hearts out for little more than the love of the music and the heart to share it with others. One band that stands out in the middle of all of this is Samecity. Samecity is a pop rock outfit that formed in 2014 and draw influences from a variety of sources, some of which include Needtobreathe, Switchfoot, and The Civil Wars.… Continued →

It feels like it’s been a while since we last heard from Nine Lashes, and though the last album was a strong departure from the band’s previous hard rock albums, this one sounds like they may have gotten back to their sound. Check out the lyric video for “Breaking Out” below. What do you think?… Continued →

Pop punks I Am Spartacus have released a new music video for the song “The Last Stand” and it sounds pretty great! Check it out below and sound off in the comments below that!… Continued →

Glasslands is back with a new song and a video to go along with it! Check out “Misery Game” below and be sure to support the band by picking up the track at any of your finer digital retailers.… Continued →

Tooth and Nail recently announced the signing of a band called Off Road Minivan. Now, I’m going to be brutally honest here, and it may just be a matter of opinion, but these days I really haven’t found much coming out of Tooth & Nail that I like. In this case however, I decided to take the chance and give these guys a shot and was very glad I did. Off Road Minivan are a band out of Red Hook, NY with a lineup that includes Fit For A King bassist, Ryan O’Leary.… Continued →

Who remembers the goodness that was Chasing Victory? It wasn’t that long ago, was it? Well, today the band released a new track for your listening pleasure called…”Friends”. Along with the video, the band announced the release of their new ep, “Friends, Vol. 1” on Feb 9th, so you don’t have to wait long. The band already plans future volumes as well and has set up an online store with a plethora of merch HERE. Check out the video below and sound off in the comments!… Continued →

Death Therapy have released a new music video for the track “Slow Dance (With Death)”. Personally, one of my favorite tracks on the album, maybe my #1. Check out the video below and drop a comment with your thoughts!… Continued →

As you’ve probably heard by now, Sleeping Giant has announced their final album, final show, final everything. Off of their upcoming, and final, album, “I Am”, check out the lyric videos below for the tracks “No Love” and “Lanterns”. What do you think? Preorders available here.… Continued →

According to the band’s (FKA Mouth of the South) most recent post on Facebook, the band is packing it in, but not before one last hurrah in Denton, TX on January 26th. If you can make it out, I have no doubt it will be well worth checking out to say farewell.… Continued →

2017 was a pretty decent year for music! Between finding newer bands, the resurgence of others from years of inaction, and great albums from bands we’ve come to love and depend on for great music, it was pretty tough to be disappointed. Below, are the 20 albums that I consider to be the year’s best. If there are bands there you haven’t heard of, I hope you check them out, you never know…maybe one of them would’ve made your top spot. And please, drop a line in the comments and let me know your thoughts!… Continued →

It wasn’t long ago that Phinehas announced their signing to Solid State and a new album soon to be released. Since then, many of us have eagerly awaited more and more tracks to be released. If that’s you, the time has come! Check out Phinehas’ music video for “Hell Below” off their upcoming album, “Dark Flag”, available on Solid State 11/17/17.… Continued →